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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.55, 248.33 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.55, 248.33 and 43.82 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.55 : 248.33 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.55/248.33 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.55x = 248.33 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.55x = 10,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,881.82/165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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