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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 638.70 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 638.70 and 165.76 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 638.70 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/638.70 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 638.70 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 105,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,873.22/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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