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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.68 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.68 and 96.62 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.68 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.68 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.68 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 23,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929.60/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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