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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 638.45 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 638.45 and 165.74 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 638.45 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/638.45 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 638.45 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 105,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,816.70/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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