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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.07 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.07 and 164.82 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.07 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.07 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.07 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 105,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,001.05/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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