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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.40, 247.95 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.40, 247.95 and 57.13 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.40 : 247.95 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.40/247.95 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.40x = 247.95 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.40x = 14,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,165.38/165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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