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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.65, 635.03 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.65, 635.03 and 163.58 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.65 : 635.03 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.65/635.03 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.65x = 635.03 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.65x = 103,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,878.21/423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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