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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.16 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.16 and 167.52 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.16 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.16 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.16 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 106,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,569.52/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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