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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.49, 636.78 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.49, 636.78 and 164.49 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.49 : 636.78 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.49/636.78 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.49x = 636.78 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.49x = 104,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,743.94/424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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