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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.54, 635.63 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.54, 635.63 and 167.04 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.54 : 635.63 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.54/635.63 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.54x = 635.63 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.54x = 106,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,174.80/423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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