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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.31, 637.96 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.31, 637.96 and 117.21 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.31 : 637.96 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.31/637.96 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.31x = 637.96 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.31x = 74,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,775.29/425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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