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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 634.22 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 634.22 and 162.84 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 634.22 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/634.22 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 634.22 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 103,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,276.38/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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