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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 635.97 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 635.97 and 167.50 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 635.97 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/635.97 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 635.97 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 106,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,524.98/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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