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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.43 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.43 and 163.55 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.43 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.43 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.43 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 103,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,926.78/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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