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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.04, 247.25 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.04, 247.25 and 96.45 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.04 : 247.25 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.04/247.25 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.04x = 247.25 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.04x = 23,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847.26/165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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