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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.53, 248.43 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.53, 248.43 and 88.55 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.53 : 248.43 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.53/248.43 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.53x = 248.43 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.53x = 21,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997.23/165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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