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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 637.99 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 637.99 and 117.22 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 637.99 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/637.99 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 637.99 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 74,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,785.19/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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