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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 247.60 and 69.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 247.60 and 69.01 is: 103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 247.60 = 69.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/247.60 = 69.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 247.60 × 69.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 17,086.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086.88/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.48

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