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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 638.11 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 638.11 and 117.35 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 638.11 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/638.11 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 638.11 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 74,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,878.43/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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