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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.07, 247.65 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.07, 247.65 and 104.25 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.07 : 247.65 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.07/247.65 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.07x = 247.65 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.07x = 25,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818.05/165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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