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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 634.91 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 634.91 and 163.23 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 634.91 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/634.91 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 634.91 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 103,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,635.54/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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