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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 635.65 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 635.65 and 146.17 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 635.65 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/635.65 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 635.65 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 92,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,912.96/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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