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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 637.01 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 637.01 and 164.62 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 637.01 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/637.01 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 637.01 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 104,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,864.59/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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