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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 629.53 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 629.53 and 163.13 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 629.53 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/629.53 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 629.53 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 102,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,691.67/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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