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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 248.02 and 57.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 248.02 and 57.09 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 248.02 = 57.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/248.02 = 57.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 248.02 × 57.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 14,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157.94/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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