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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 250.34 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 250.34 and 164.25 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 250.34 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/250.34 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 250.34 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 41,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117.52/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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