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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 618.67 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 618.67 and 165.60 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 618.67 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/618.67 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 618.67 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 102,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,451.96/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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