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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 636.72 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 636.72 and 164.60 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 636.72 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/636.72 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 636.72 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 104,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,800.93/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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