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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 633.84 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 633.84 and 162.54 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 633.84 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/633.84 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 633.84 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 103,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,024.35/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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