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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 639.02 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 639.02 and 179.13 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 639.02 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/639.02 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 639.02 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 114,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,469.47/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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