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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.91 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.91 and 88.84 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.91 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.91 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.91 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 22,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112.54/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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