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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.08 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.08 and 164 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.08 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.08 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.08 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 104,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,317.12/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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