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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.05 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.05 and 163.94 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.05 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.05 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.05 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 104,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,274.04/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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