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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 635.09 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 635.09 and 163.37 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 635.09 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/635.09 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 635.09 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 103,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,752.77/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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