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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 635.56 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 635.56 and 163.68 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 635.56 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/635.56 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 635.56 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 104,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,027.28/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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