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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 247.55 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 247.55 and 122.31 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 247.55 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/247.55 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 247.55 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 30,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,277.23/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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