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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.82, 638.46 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.82, 638.46 and 179.19 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.82 : 638.46 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.82/638.46 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.82x = 638.46 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.82x = 114,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,404.10/425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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