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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.49, 612.91 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.49, 612.91 and 165.49 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.49 : 612.91 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.49/612.91 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.49x = 612.91 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.49x = 101,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,430.48/408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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