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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.01, 247.48 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.01, 247.48 and 104.06 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.01 : 247.48 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.01/247.48 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.01x = 247.48 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.01x = 25,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,752.77/165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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