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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.09, 635.73 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.09, 635.73 and 163.90 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.09 : 635.73 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.09/635.73 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.09x = 635.73 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.09x = 104,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,196.15/424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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