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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 248.04 and 43.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 248.04 and 43.63 is: 65.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 248.04 = 43.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/248.04 = 43.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 248.04 × 43.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 10,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,821.99/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.45

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