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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 632.90 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 632.90 and 165.25 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 632.90 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/632.90 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 632.90 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 104,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,586.73/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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