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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 639.44 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 639.44 and 118.15 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 639.44 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/639.44 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 639.44 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 75,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,549.84/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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