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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 613.26 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 613.26 and 165.64 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 613.26 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/613.26 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 613.26 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 101,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,580.39/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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