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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.77 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.77 and 107.49 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.77 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.77 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.77 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 26,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632.80/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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