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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 634.97 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 634.97 and 163.29 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 634.97 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/634.97 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 634.97 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 103,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,683.43/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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