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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.06 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.06 and 118.55 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.06 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.06 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.06 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 75,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,880.42/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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