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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 629.99 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 629.99 and 163.43 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 629.99 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/629.99 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 629.99 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 102,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,959.27/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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