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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.21, 637.86 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.21, 637.86 and 165.32 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.21 : 637.86 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.21/637.86 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.21x = 637.86 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.21x = 105,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,451.02/425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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