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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.97, 248.95 and 57.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.97, 248.95 and 57.75 is: 86.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.97 : 248.95 = 57.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.97/248.95 = 57.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.97x = 248.95 × 57.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.97x = 14,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.72/165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.62

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