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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 635.67 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 635.67 and 163.80 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 635.67 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/635.67 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 635.67 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 104,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122.75/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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