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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 247.38 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 247.38 and 73.75 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 247.38 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/247.38 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 247.38 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 18,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.28/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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