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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 247.89 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 247.89 and 104.28 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 247.89 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/247.89 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 247.89 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 25,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849.43/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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