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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.62, 637.99 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.62, 637.99 and 178.97 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.62 : 637.99 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.62/637.99 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.62x = 637.99 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.62x = 114,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,181.07/425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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