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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 247.71 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 247.71 and 73.73 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 247.71 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/247.71 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 247.71 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 18,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.66/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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