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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 635.16 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 635.16 and 163.47 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 635.16 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/635.16 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 635.16 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 103,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,829.61/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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