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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 247.37 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 247.37 and 73.60 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 247.37 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/247.37 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 247.37 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 18,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206.68/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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