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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.89, 248.69 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.89, 248.69 and 84.56 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.89 : 248.69 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.89/248.69 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.89x = 248.69 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.89x = 21,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027.56/165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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