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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 634.55 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 634.55 and 250.16 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 634.55 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/634.55 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 634.55 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 158,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,734.60/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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