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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 248.81 and 57.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 248.81 and 57.74 is: 86.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 248.81 = 57.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/248.81 = 57.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 248.81 × 57.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 14,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364.76/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.60

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