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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.90 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.90 and 95.70 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.90 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.90 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.90 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 23,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,724.03/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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