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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 638.81 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 638.81 and 117.72 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 638.81 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/638.81 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 638.81 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 75,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,200.12/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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