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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 638.19 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 638.19 and 165.56 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 638.19 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/638.19 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 638.19 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 105,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,655.55/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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