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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 637.06 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 637.06 and 164.68 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 637.06 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/637.06 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 637.06 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 104,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,911.04/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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