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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.68, 248.52 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.68, 248.52 and 163.68 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.68 : 248.52 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.68/248.52 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.68x = 248.52 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.68x = 40,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,677.75/165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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