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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.86, 248.70 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.86, 248.70 and 88.80 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.86 : 248.70 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.86/248.70 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.86x = 248.70 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.86x = 22,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083.29/165.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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