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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.58, 612.95 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.58, 612.95 and 165.10 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.58 : 612.95 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.58/612.95 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.58x = 612.95 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.58x = 101,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,198.05/408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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