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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.65, 636.56 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.65, 636.56 and 164.45 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.65 : 636.56 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.65/636.56 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.65x = 636.56 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.65x = 104,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,678.29/424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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