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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.64 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.64 and 101.03 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.64 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.64 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.64 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 25,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018.56/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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