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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 635.59 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 635.59 and 163.99 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 635.59 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/635.59 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 635.59 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 104,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,228.40/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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