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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 638.83 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 638.83 and 117.75 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 638.83 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/638.83 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 638.83 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 75,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,224.78/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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