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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 248.72 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 248.72 and 44.09 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 248.72 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/248.72 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 248.72 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 10,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,964.60/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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