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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635 and 163.50 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 103,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,822.50/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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