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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.70, 633.96 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.70, 633.96 and 162.62 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.70 : 633.96 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.70/633.96 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.70x = 633.96 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.70x = 103,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,091.41/422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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