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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 640.18 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 640.18 and 118.64 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 640.18 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/640.18 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 640.18 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 75,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,950.96/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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