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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 640.06 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 640.06 and 118.53 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 640.06 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/640.06 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 640.06 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 75,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,866.31/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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