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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.72 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.72 and 104.24 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.72 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.72 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.72 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 25,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822.33/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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