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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 248.59 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 248.59 and 44.01 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 248.59 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/248.59 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 248.59 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 10,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940.45/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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