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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 635.94 and 163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 635.94 and 163.93 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 635.94 = 163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/635.94 = 163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 635.94 × 163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 104,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,247.64/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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