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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 636.28 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 636.28 and 167.74 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 636.28 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/636.28 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 636.28 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 106,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,727.60/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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