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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 635.71 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 635.71 and 163.78 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 635.71 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/635.71 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 635.71 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 104,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,114.59/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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