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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.07, 247.60 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.07, 247.60 and 68.81 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.07 : 247.60 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.07/247.60 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.07x = 247.60 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.07x = 17,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037.36/165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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