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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.83, 634.11 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.83, 634.11 and 162.85 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.83 : 634.11 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.83/634.11 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.83x = 634.11 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.83x = 103,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,264.81/422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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