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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.75 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.75 and 43.45 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.75 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.75 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.75 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 10,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,765.65/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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