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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 248.12 and 62.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 248.12 and 62.71 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 248.12 = 62.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/248.12 = 62.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 248.12 × 62.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 15,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559.84/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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