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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.83, 248.90 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.83, 248.90 and 164.93 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.83 : 248.90 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.83/248.90 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.83x = 248.90 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.83x = 41,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049.01/165.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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