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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.42, 638.13 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.42, 638.13 and 117.31 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.42 : 638.13 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.42/638.13 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.42x = 638.13 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.42x = 74,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,855.84/425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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