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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 632.25 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 632.25 and 164.79 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 632.25 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/632.25 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 632.25 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 104,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,188.48/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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