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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 247.11 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 247.11 and 96.58 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 247.11 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/247.11 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 247.11 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 23,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865.88/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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