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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 247.65 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 247.65 and 56.94 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 247.65 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/247.65 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 247.65 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 14,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,101.19/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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