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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.39 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.39 and 68.07 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.39 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.39 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.39 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 16,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,906.94/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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