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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 635.18 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 635.18 and 163.62 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 635.18 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/635.18 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 635.18 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 103,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,927.33/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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