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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.59 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.59 and 164.37 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.59 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.59 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.59 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 104,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,636.30/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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