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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 248.33 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 248.33 and 83.44 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 248.33 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/248.33 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 248.33 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 20,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.24/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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