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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.34 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.34 and 107.24 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.34 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.34 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.34 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 26,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522.97/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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