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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.97, 248.96 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.97, 248.96 and 57.72 is: 86.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.97 : 248.96 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.97/248.96 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.97x = 248.96 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.97x = 14,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369.97/165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.58

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