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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.05, 247.62 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.05, 247.62 and 104.10 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.05 : 247.62 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.05/247.62 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.05x = 247.62 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.05x = 25,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,777.24/165.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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