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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 247.93 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 247.93 and 57.05 is: 85.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 247.93 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/247.93 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 247.93 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 14,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.41/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.59

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