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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.21, 247.26 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.21, 247.26 and 161.70 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.21 : 247.26 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.21/247.26 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.21x = 247.26 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.21x = 39,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981.94/165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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