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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.21, 247.94 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.21, 247.94 and 73.89 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.21 : 247.94 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.21/247.94 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.21x = 247.94 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.21x = 18,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319.92/165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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