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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 631.53 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 631.53 and 164.62 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 631.53 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/631.53 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 631.53 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 103,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,962.47/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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