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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.42, 248.14 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.42, 248.14 and 43.68 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.42 : 248.14 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.42/248.14 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.42x = 248.14 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.42x = 10,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,838.71/165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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