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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 247.32 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 247.32 and 78.52 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 247.32 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/247.32 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 247.32 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 19,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.25/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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