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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 248.62 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 248.62 and 105 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 248.62 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/248.62 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 248.62 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 26,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105.36/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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