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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.79, 248.69 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.79, 248.69 and 44.05 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.79 : 248.69 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.79/248.69 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.79x = 248.69 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.79x = 10,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,954.28/165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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