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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 247.47 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 247.47 and 96.59 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 247.47 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/247.47 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 247.47 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 23,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901.89/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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