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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 635.67 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 635.67 and 163.77 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 635.67 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/635.67 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 635.67 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 104,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,103.68/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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