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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.01, 247.53 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.01, 247.53 and 83.83 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.01 : 247.53 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.01/247.53 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.01x = 247.53 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.01x = 20,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,750.44/165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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