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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.37 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.37 and 68.11 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.37 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.37 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.37 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 16,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.47/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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