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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 636.90 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 636.90 and 164.59 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 636.90 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/636.90 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 636.90 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 104,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,824.19/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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