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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.42 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.42 and 104.65 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.42 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.42 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.42 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 25,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,997.15/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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