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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.07, 247.67 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.07, 247.67 and 56.93 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.07 : 247.67 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.07/247.67 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.07x = 247.67 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.07x = 14,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099.57/165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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