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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 247.82 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 247.82 and 56.99 is: 85.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 247.82 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/247.82 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 247.82 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 14,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123.60/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.48

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