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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 636.03 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 636.03 and 163.89 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 636.03 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/636.03 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 636.03 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 104,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,238.96/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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