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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 637.14 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 637.14 and 164.94 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 637.14 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/637.14 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 637.14 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 105,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,089.87/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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