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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.66, 248.70 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.66, 248.70 and 104.62 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.66 : 248.70 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.66/248.70 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.66x = 248.70 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.66x = 26,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018.99/165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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