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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.70, 637.15 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.70, 637.15 and 164.71 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.70 : 637.15 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.70/637.15 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.70x = 637.15 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.70x = 104,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,942.09/424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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