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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.72, 248.96 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.72, 248.96 and 104.91 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.72 : 248.96 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.72/248.96 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.72x = 248.96 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.72x = 26,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,117.87/165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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