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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.79 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.79 and 69 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.79 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.79 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.79 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 17,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097.17/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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