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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 637.24 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 637.24 and 164.66 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 637.24 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/637.24 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 637.24 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 104,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,926.90/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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