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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 638.81 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 638.81 and 117.77 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 638.81 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/638.81 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 638.81 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 75,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,232.65/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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