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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 637.18 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 637.18 and 164.74 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 637.18 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/637.18 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 637.18 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 104,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,969.15/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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