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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.53 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.53 and 104.53 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.53 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.53 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.53 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 25,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,977.60/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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