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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.52 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.52 and 96.40 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.52 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.52 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.52 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 23,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860.45/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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