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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 614.06 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 614.06 and 165.73 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 614.06 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/614.06 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 614.06 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 101,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,768.16/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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