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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.97, 612.91 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.97, 612.91 and 165.34 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.97 : 612.91 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.97/612.91 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.97x = 612.91 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.97x = 101,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,338.54/408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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