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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 632.70 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 632.70 and 165.16 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 632.70 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/632.70 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 632.70 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 104,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,496.73/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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