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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 247.76 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 247.76 and 73.81 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 247.76 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/247.76 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 247.76 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 18,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287.17/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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