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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.41, 248.16 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.41, 248.16 and 93.32 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.41 : 248.16 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.41/248.16 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.41x = 248.16 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.41x = 23,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.29/165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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