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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 247.66 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 247.66 and 78.35 is: 117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 247.66 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/247.66 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 247.66 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 19,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402.73/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.55

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