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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 636.35 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 636.35 and 164.30 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 636.35 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/636.35 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 636.35 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 104,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,549.89/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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