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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 633.95 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 633.95 and 162.70 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 633.95 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/633.95 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 633.95 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 103,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,143.67/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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