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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 634.08 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 634.08 and 162.94 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 634.08 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/634.08 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 634.08 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 103,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,317.00/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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