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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 248.55 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 248.55 and 68.33 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 248.55 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/248.55 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 248.55 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 16,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,983.42/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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