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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 247.32 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 247.32 and 107.15 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 247.32 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/247.32 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 247.32 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 26,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499.10/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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