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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 248.92 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 248.92 and 105.12 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 248.92 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/248.92 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 248.92 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 26,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166.47/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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