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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.39, 612.66 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.39, 612.66 and 165.06 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.39 : 612.66 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.39/612.66 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.39x = 612.66 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.39x = 101,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,125.66/408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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