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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.06, 631.79 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.06, 631.79 and 164.50 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.06 : 631.79 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.06/631.79 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.06x = 631.79 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.06x = 103,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,929.46/421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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