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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 638.74 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 638.74 and 117.66 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 638.74 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/638.74 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 638.74 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 75,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,153.85/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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