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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 629.72 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 629.72 and 163.31 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 629.72 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/629.72 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 629.72 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 102,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,841.56/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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