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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 638.14 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 638.14 and 117.32 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 638.14 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/638.14 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 638.14 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 74,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,866.58/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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