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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.69, 636.91 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.69, 636.91 and 164.72 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.69 : 636.91 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.69/636.91 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.69x = 636.91 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.69x = 104,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,911.82/424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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