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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 632.88 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 632.88 and 165.52 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 632.88 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/632.88 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 632.88 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 104,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,754.30/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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