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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 637.36 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 637.36 and 164.88 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 637.36 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/637.36 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 637.36 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 105,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,087.92/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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