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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 634.92 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 634.92 and 163.30 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 634.92 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/634.92 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 634.92 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 103,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,682.44/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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