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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.65, 637.04 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.65, 637.04 and 164.61 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.65 : 637.04 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.65/637.04 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.65x = 637.04 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.65x = 104,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,863.15/424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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