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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 247.91 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 247.91 and 104.34 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 247.91 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/247.91 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 247.91 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 25,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866.41/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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