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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 248.49 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 248.49 and 104.85 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 248.49 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/248.49 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 248.49 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 26,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054.18/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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