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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 634.84 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 634.84 and 163.21 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 634.84 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/634.84 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 634.84 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 103,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,612.24/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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