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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.65 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.65 and 84.07 is: 126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.65 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.65 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.65 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 20,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820.15/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.05

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