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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 248.04 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 248.04 and 104.31 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 248.04 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/248.04 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 248.04 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 25,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,873.05/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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