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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 637.45 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 637.45 and 165.19 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 637.45 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/637.45 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 637.45 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 105,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,300.37/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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