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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 632.10 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 632.10 and 164.80 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 632.10 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/632.10 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 632.10 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 104,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,170.08/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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