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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 248.08 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 248.08 and 84.14 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 248.08 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/248.08 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 248.08 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 20,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,873.45/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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