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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 635.81 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 635.81 and 163.85 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 635.81 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/635.81 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 635.81 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 104,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174.29/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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