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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.70 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.70 and 73.88 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.70 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.70 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.70 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 18,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300.08/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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