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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 248.52 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 248.52 and 104.86 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 248.52 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/248.52 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 248.52 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 26,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.81/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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