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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 635.24 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 635.24 and 163.44 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 635.24 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/635.24 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 635.24 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 103,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,824.03/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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