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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.15, 637.37 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.15, 637.37 and 165.09 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.15 : 637.37 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.15/637.37 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.15x = 637.37 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.15x = 105,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,222.01/425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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