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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.79, 635.69 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.79, 635.69 and 163.91 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.79 : 635.69 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.79/635.69 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.79x = 635.69 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.79x = 104,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,197.95/423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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