Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.50, 248.25 and 51.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165.50, 248.25 and 51.50 is: 77.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165.50 : 248.25 = 51.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165.50/248.25 = 51.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165.50x = 248.25 × 51.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165.50x = 12,784.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,784.88/165.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77.25
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