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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 638 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 638 and 117.24 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 638 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/638 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 638 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 74,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,799.12/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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