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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 248.18 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 248.18 and 104.70 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 248.18 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/248.18 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 248.18 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 25,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983.92/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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