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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 635.74 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 635.74 and 167.26 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 635.74 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/635.74 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 635.74 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 106,333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,333.87/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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