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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.68 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.68 and 117.68 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.68 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.68 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.68 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 75,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,159.86/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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