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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.67, 638.47 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.67, 638.47 and 113.31 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.67 : 638.47 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.67/638.47 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.67x = 638.47 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.67x = 72,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,341.84/425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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