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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 618.39 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 618.39 and 165.58 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 618.39 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/618.39 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 618.39 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 102,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,392.32/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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