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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 634.03 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 634.03 and 166.13 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 634.03 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/634.03 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 634.03 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 105,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,327.82/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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