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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 637.55 and 165.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 637.55 and 165.00 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 637.55 = 165.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/637.55 = 165.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 637.55 × 165.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 105,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,193.33/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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