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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 248.86 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 248.86 and 107.19 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 248.86 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/248.86 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 248.86 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 26,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673.52/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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