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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 248.49 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 248.49 and 68.22 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 248.49 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/248.49 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 248.49 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 16,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.99/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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