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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.23, 639.40 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.23, 639.40 and 118.09 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.23 : 639.40 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.23/639.40 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.23x = 639.40 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.23x = 75,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,506.75/426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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