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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 630.88 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 630.88 and 164.11 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 630.88 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/630.88 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 630.88 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 103,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,533.72/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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