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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.72, 248.18 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.72, 248.18 and 104.67 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.72 : 248.18 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.72/248.18 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.72x = 248.18 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.72x = 25,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,976.48/165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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