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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.21, 248.07 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.21, 248.07 and 84.12 is: 126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.21 : 248.07 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.21/248.07 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.21x = 248.07 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.21x = 20,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.65/165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.31

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