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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 248.67 and 57.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 248.67 and 57.62 is: 86.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 248.67 = 57.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/248.67 = 57.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 248.67 × 57.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 14,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327.12/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.34

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