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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.65 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.65 and 165.47 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.65 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.65 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.65 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 101,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,537.60/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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