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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 248 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 248 and 84.10 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 248 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/248 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 248 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 20,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856.80/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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