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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 636.86 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 636.86 and 164.43 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 636.86 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/636.86 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 636.86 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 104,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,719.30/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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