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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.49, 635.37 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.49, 635.37 and 163.57 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.49 : 635.37 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.49/635.37 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.49x = 635.37 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.49x = 103,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,927.47/423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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