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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 634.80 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 634.80 and 163.44 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 634.80 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/634.80 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 634.80 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 103,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,747.93/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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