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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.11, 247.72 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.11, 247.72 and 55.43 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.11 : 247.72 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.11/247.72 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.11x = 247.72 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.11x = 13,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732.01/165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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