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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 637.14 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 637.14 and 164.82 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 637.14 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/637.14 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 637.14 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 105,013.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,013.41/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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