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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 634.94 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 634.94 and 163.26 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 634.94 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/634.94 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 634.94 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 103,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,656.31/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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