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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.91, 248.87 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.91, 248.87 and 44.17 is: 66.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.91 : 248.87 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.91/248.87 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.91x = 248.87 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.91x = 10,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,992.59/165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.26

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