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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 247.44 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 247.44 and 56.76 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 247.44 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/247.44 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 247.44 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 14,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044.69/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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