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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 638.00 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 638.00 and 165.43 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 638.00 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/638.00 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 638.00 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 105,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,541.92/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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