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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 636.54 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 636.54 and 164.59 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 636.54 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/636.54 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 636.54 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 104,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,768.12/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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