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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.60 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.60 and 108.05 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.60 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.60 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.60 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 26,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,861.51/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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