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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.79, 612.66 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.79, 612.66 and 165.18 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.79 : 612.66 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.79/612.66 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.79x = 612.66 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.79x = 101,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,199.18/408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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