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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 638.15 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 638.15 and 117.29 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 638.15 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/638.15 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 638.15 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 74,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,848.89/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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