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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 636.84 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 636.84 and 164.58 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 636.84 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/636.84 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 636.84 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 104,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,811.13/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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