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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 637.98 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 637.98 and 117.24 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 637.98 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/637.98 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 637.98 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 74,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,796.78/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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