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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 637.81 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 637.81 and 165.18 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 637.81 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/637.81 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 637.81 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 105,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,353.46/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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