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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 635.64 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 635.64 and 163.76 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 635.64 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/635.64 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 635.64 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 104,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,089.23/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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