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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.15, 635.81 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.15, 635.81 and 163.95 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.15 : 635.81 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.15/635.81 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.15x = 635.81 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.15x = 104,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,237.05/424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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