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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.53 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.53 and 164.96 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.53 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.53 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.53 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 105,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,162.94/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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