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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 638.13 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 638.13 and 117.34 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 638.13 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/638.13 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 638.13 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 74,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,878.17/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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