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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 636.16 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 636.16 and 164 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 636.16 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/636.16 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 636.16 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 104,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,330.24/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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