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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 631.52 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 631.52 and 164.52 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 631.52 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/631.52 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 631.52 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 103,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,897.67/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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