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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.50 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.50 and 68.92 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.50 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.50 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.50 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 17,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057.70/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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