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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 636.03 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 636.03 and 167.62 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 636.03 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/636.03 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 636.03 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 106,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,611.35/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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