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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 639.98 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 639.98 and 118.52 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 639.98 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/639.98 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 639.98 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 75,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,850.43/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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