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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.11, 634.51 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.11, 634.51 and 162.98 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.11 : 634.51 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.11/634.51 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.11x = 634.51 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.11x = 103,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,412.44/423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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