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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 637.11 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 637.11 and 164.79 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 637.11 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/637.11 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 637.11 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 104,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,991.75/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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