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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 248.18 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 248.18 and 104.62 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 248.18 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/248.18 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 248.18 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 25,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964.59/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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