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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.54 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.54 and 55.34 is: 83.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.54 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.54 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.54 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 13,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,699.55/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.02

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