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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 248.79 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 248.79 and 162.84 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 248.79 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/248.79 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 248.79 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 40,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,512.96/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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