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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 247.42 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 247.42 and 78.41 is: 117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 247.42 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/247.42 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 247.42 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 19,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400.20/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.52

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