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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.58 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.58 and 100.20 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.58 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.58 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.58 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 24,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807.52/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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