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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 248.39 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 248.39 and 68.15 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 248.39 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/248.39 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 248.39 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 16,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.78/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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