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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.37 and 62.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.37 and 62.83 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.37 = 62.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.37 = 62.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.37 × 62.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 15,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605.09/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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