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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.45 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.45 and 69.38 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.45 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.45 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.45 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 17,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237.46/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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