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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.15, 635.99 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.15, 635.99 and 164.22 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.15 : 635.99 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.15/635.99 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.15x = 635.99 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.15x = 104,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,439.10/424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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