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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 634.62 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 634.62 and 163.17 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 634.62 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/634.62 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 634.62 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 103,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,550.95/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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