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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.73, 248.38 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.73, 248.38 and 88.73 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.73 : 248.38 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.73/248.38 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.73x = 248.38 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.73x = 22,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.76/165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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