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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 635.13 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 635.13 and 163.44 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 635.13 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/635.13 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 635.13 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 103,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,805.65/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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