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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 618.50 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 618.50 and 165.62 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 618.50 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/618.50 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 618.50 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 102,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,436.02/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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