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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.04, 247.57 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.04, 247.57 and 56.81 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.04 : 247.57 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.04/247.57 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.04x = 247.57 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.04x = 14,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065.25/165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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