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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.31, 637.90 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.31, 637.90 and 165.43 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.31 : 637.90 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.31/637.90 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.31x = 637.90 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.31x = 105,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,527.80/425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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