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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 248.19 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 248.19 and 108.50 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 248.19 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/248.19 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 248.19 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 26,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928.62/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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