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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.79, 623.70 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.79, 623.70 and 165.62 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.79 : 623.70 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.79/623.70 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.79x = 623.70 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.79x = 103,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,297.19/415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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