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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 634.91 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 634.91 and 163.49 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 634.91 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/634.91 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 634.91 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 103,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,801.44/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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