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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.77, 248.53 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.77, 248.53 and 68.27 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.77 : 248.53 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.77/248.53 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.77x = 248.53 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.77x = 16,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.14/165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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