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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.23, 637.50 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.23, 637.50 and 165.10 is: 247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.23 : 637.50 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.23/637.50 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.23x = 637.50 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.23x = 105,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,251.47/425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.51

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