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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 247.72 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 247.72 and 79.63 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 247.72 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/247.72 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 247.72 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 19,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,725.94/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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