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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 635.45 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 635.45 and 149.67 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 635.45 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/635.45 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 635.45 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 95,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,107.05/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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