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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 247.16 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 247.16 and 83.75 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 247.16 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/247.16 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 247.16 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 20,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699.78/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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