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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 247.88 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 247.88 and 57.08 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 247.88 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/247.88 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 247.88 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 14,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.99/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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