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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.01, 247.36 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.01, 247.36 and 56.74 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.01 : 247.36 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.01/247.36 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.01x = 247.36 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.01x = 14,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035.21/165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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