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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 629.39 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 629.39 and 163.10 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 629.39 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/629.39 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 629.39 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 102,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,650.36/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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