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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 247.39 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 247.39 and 96.64 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 247.39 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/247.39 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 247.39 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 23,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,907.77/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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