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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 247.74 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 247.74 and 104.26 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 247.74 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/247.74 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 247.74 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 25,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829.37/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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