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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 636.23 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 636.23 and 164.23 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 636.23 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/636.23 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 636.23 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 104,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,486.87/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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