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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 613.68 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 613.68 and 165.50 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 613.68 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/613.68 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 613.68 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 101,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,564.04/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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