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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 248.31 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 248.31 and 69.51 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 248.31 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/248.31 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 248.31 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 17,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260.03/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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