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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 248.33 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 248.33 and 97.11 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 248.33 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/248.33 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 248.33 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 24,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.33/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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