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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.73 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.73 and 164.45 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.73 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.73 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.73 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 104,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,711.43/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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