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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 638.26 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 638.26 and 165.50 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 638.26 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/638.26 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 638.26 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 105,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,634.90/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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