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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 247.37 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 247.37 and 96.50 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 247.37 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/247.37 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 247.37 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 23,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.34/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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