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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 635.96 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 635.96 and 164.06 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 635.96 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/635.96 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 635.96 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 104,337.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,337.87/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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