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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.44 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.44 and 68.76 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.44 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.44 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.44 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 17,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013.97/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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