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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 637.62 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 637.62 and 165.26 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 637.62 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/637.62 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 637.62 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 105,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,373.08/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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