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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.38, 636.60 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.38, 636.60 and 164.38 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.38 : 636.60 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.38/636.60 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.38x = 636.60 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.38x = 104,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,644.31/424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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