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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.46 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.46 and 69.46 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.46 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.46 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.46 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 17,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258.03/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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