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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 247.65 and 67.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 247.65 and 67.67 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 247.65 = 67.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/247.65 = 67.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 247.65 × 67.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 16,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758.48/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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