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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.35, 639.55 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.35, 639.55 and 118.23 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.35 : 639.55 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.35/639.55 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.35x = 639.55 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.35x = 75,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,616.48/426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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