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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 248.48 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 248.48 and 69.44 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 248.48 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/248.48 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 248.48 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 17,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254.45/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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