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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 618.89 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 618.89 and 165.82 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 618.89 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/618.89 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 618.89 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 102,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,624.34/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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