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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.45, 248 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.45, 248 and 57.16 is: 85.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.45 : 248 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.45/248 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.45x = 248 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.45x = 14,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175.68/165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.68

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