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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.75, 636.81 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.75, 636.81 and 164.52 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.75 : 636.81 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.75/636.81 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.75x = 636.81 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.75x = 104,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,769.98/424.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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