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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.83, 248.81 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.83, 248.81 and 88.83 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.83 : 248.81 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.83/248.81 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.83x = 248.81 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.83x = 22,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,101.35/165.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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