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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 635.10 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 635.10 and 163.35 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 635.10 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/635.10 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 635.10 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 103,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,743.59/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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