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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.52 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.52 and 149.74 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.52 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.52 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.52 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 95,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,162.76/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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