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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.87, 638.77 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.87, 638.77 and 165.84 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.87 : 638.77 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.87/638.77 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.87x = 638.77 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.87x = 105,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,932.91/425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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