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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.47, 635.05 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.47, 635.05 and 163.49 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.47 : 635.05 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.47/635.05 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.47x = 635.05 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.47x = 103,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,824.32/423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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