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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 639.41 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 639.41 and 118.18 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 639.41 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/639.41 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 639.41 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 75,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,565.47/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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