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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 632.15 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 632.15 and 164.75 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 632.15 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/632.15 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 632.15 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 104,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,145.89/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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