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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.51, 638.27 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.51, 638.27 and 117.37 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.51 : 638.27 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.51/638.27 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.51x = 638.27 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.51x = 74,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,910.81/425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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