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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 633.89 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 633.89 and 162.66 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 633.89 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/633.89 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 633.89 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 103,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,107.73/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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