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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 247.56 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 247.56 and 78.42 is: 117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 247.56 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/247.56 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 247.56 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 19,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413.66/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.57

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