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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 247.56 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 247.56 and 72.44 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 247.56 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/247.56 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 247.56 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 17,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933.25/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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