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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 634.61 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 634.61 and 163.31 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 634.61 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/634.61 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 634.61 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 103,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,637.95/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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