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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.91, 248.94 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.91, 248.94 and 84.82 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.91 : 248.94 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.91/248.94 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.91x = 248.94 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.91x = 21,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115.09/165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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