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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 635.07 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 635.07 and 163.58 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 635.07 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/635.07 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 635.07 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 103,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,881.58/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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