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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.74, 634.35 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.74, 634.35 and 162.70 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.74 : 634.35 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.74/634.35 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.74x = 634.35 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.74x = 103,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,208.75/422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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