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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 613.29 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 613.29 and 165.43 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 613.29 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/613.29 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 613.29 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 101,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,456.56/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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