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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.28 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.28 and 162.99 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.28 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.28 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.28 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 103,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,380.48/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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