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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 639.11 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 639.11 and 117.93 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 639.11 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/639.11 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 639.11 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 75,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,369.34/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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