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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.89, 634.14 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.89, 634.14 and 162.94 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.89 : 634.14 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.89/634.14 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.89x = 634.14 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.89x = 103,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,326.77/422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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