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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 638.35 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 638.35 and 117.44 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 638.35 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/638.35 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 638.35 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 74,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,967.82/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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