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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 637.30 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 637.30 and 164.97 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 637.30 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/637.30 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 637.30 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 105,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,135.59/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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