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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 636.81 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 636.81 and 164.56 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 636.81 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/636.81 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 636.81 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 104,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,791.57/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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