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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 636.97 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 636.97 and 164.60 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 636.97 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/636.97 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 636.97 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 104,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,842.08/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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