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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.59, 638.30 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.59, 638.30 and 117.36 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.59 : 638.30 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.59/638.30 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.59x = 638.30 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.59x = 74,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,907.11/425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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