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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 613.32 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 613.32 and 165.36 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 613.32 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/613.32 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 613.32 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 101,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,418.60/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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