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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.53, 639.74 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.53, 639.74 and 118.43 is: 177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.53 : 639.74 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.53/639.74 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.53x = 639.74 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.53x = 75,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,761.21/426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.62

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