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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.56 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.56 and 68.23 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.56 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.56 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.56 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 16,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959.22/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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