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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 247.56 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 247.56 and 107.42 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 247.56 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/247.56 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 247.56 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 26,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591.66/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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