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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.05, 247.37 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.05, 247.37 and 73.55 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.05 : 247.37 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.05/247.37 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.05x = 247.37 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.05x = 18,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194.06/165.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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