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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 248.16 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 248.16 and 108.48 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 248.16 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/248.16 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 248.16 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 26,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.40/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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