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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.98, 640.44 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.98, 640.44 and 118.85 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.98 : 640.44 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.98/640.44 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.98x = 640.44 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.98x = 76,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,113.09/426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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