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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 613.18 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 613.18 and 165.25 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 613.18 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/613.18 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 613.18 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 101,328.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,328.00/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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