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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 247.87 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 247.87 and 57.16 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 247.87 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/247.87 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 247.87 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 14,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168.25/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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