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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 247.26 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 247.26 and 85.77 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 247.26 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/247.26 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 247.26 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 21,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207.49/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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