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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 247.87 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 247.87 and 62.52 is: 93.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 247.87 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/247.87 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 247.87 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 15,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496.52/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.79

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