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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 247.66 and 56.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 247.66 and 56.91 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 247.66 = 56.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/247.66 = 56.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 247.66 × 56.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 14,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093.47/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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