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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 635.72 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 635.72 and 163.68 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 635.72 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/635.72 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 635.72 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 104,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,053.83/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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