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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.20, 635.85 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.20, 635.85 and 164.10 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.20 : 635.85 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.20/635.85 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.20x = 635.85 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.20x = 104,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,342.99/424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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