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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 248.90 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 248.90 and 84.75 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 248.90 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/248.90 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 248.90 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 21,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094.28/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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