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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.78 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.78 and 73.81 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.78 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.78 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.78 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 18,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289.25/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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