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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 247.71 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 247.71 and 73.83 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 247.71 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/247.71 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 247.71 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 18,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,288.43/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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