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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 636.28 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 636.28 and 167.63 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 636.28 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/636.28 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 636.28 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 106,656.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656.02/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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