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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.34 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.34 and 104.74 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.34 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.34 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.34 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 26,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011.13/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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