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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 247.51 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 247.51 and 73.69 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 247.51 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/247.51 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 247.51 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 18,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239.45/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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