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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 638.13 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 638.13 and 165.44 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 638.13 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/638.13 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 638.13 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 105,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,572.23/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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