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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.04, 247.48 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.04, 247.48 and 72.48 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.04 : 247.48 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.04/247.48 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.04x = 247.48 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.04x = 17,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937.35/165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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