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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 635.44 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 635.44 and 167.04 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 635.44 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/635.44 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 635.44 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 106,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,143.90/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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