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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 632.30 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 632.30 and 165 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 632.30 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/632.30 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 632.30 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 104,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,329.50/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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