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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 635.03 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 635.03 and 166.87 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 635.03 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/635.03 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 635.03 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 105,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,967.46/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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