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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 634.93 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 634.93 and 166.79 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 634.93 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/634.93 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 634.93 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 105,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,901.15/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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