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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 631.04 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 631.04 and 164 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 631.04 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/631.04 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 631.04 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 103,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,490.56/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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