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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.74, 629.25 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.74, 629.25 and 163.10 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.74 : 629.25 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.74/629.25 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.74x = 629.25 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.74x = 102,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,630.68/419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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