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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 638.49 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 638.49 and 165.89 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 638.49 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/638.49 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 638.49 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 105,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,919.11/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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