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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 637.81 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 637.81 and 165.15 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 637.81 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/637.81 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 637.81 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 105,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,330.31/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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