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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 247.32 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 247.32 and 104.34 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 247.32 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/247.32 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 247.32 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 25,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805.37/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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