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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.58 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.58 and 84.65 is: 126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.58 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.58 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.58 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 21,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041.05/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.82

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