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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 637.74 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 637.74 and 165.30 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 637.74 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/637.74 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 637.74 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 105,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,418.42/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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