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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.80 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.80 and 104.22 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.80 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.80 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.80 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 25,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.48/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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