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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.68 and 57.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.68 and 57.55 is: 86.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.68 = 57.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.68 = 57.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.68 × 57.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 14,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311.53/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.34

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