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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 248.97 and 51.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 248.97 and 51.94 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 248.97 = 51.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/248.97 = 51.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 248.97 × 51.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 12,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,930.68/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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