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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 248.04 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 248.04 and 96.99 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 248.04 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/248.04 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 248.04 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 24,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,057.40/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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