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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 635.10 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 635.10 and 163.38 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 635.10 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/635.10 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 635.10 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 103,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,765.33/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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