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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 638.59 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 638.59 and 165.84 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 638.59 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/638.59 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 638.59 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 105,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,903.77/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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