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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 247.57 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 247.57 and 56.86 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 247.57 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/247.57 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 247.57 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 14,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076.07/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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