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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.35, 915.40 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.35, 915.40 and 165.62 is: 248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.35 : 915.40 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.35/915.40 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.35x = 915.40 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.35x = 151,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,608.55/610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.40

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