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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 247.65 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 247.65 and 67.65 is: 101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 247.65 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/247.65 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 247.65 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 16,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753.52/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.44

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