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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 636.05 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 636.05 and 164.20 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 636.05 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/636.05 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 636.05 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 104,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,439.41/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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