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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.59, 613.12 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.59, 613.12 and 165.13 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.59 : 613.12 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.59/613.12 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.59x = 613.12 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.59x = 101,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,241.44/408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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