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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.04 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.04 and 163.59 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.04 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.04 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.04 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 103,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,886.19/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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