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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 635.04 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 635.04 and 163.48 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 635.04 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/635.04 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 635.04 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 103,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,816.34/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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