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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 248.01 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 248.01 and 104.46 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 248.01 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/248.01 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 248.01 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 25,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,907.12/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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