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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.49, 248.36 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.49, 248.36 and 84.29 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.49 : 248.36 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.49/248.36 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.49x = 248.36 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.49x = 20,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,934.26/165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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