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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 247.73 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 247.73 and 82.91 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 247.73 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/247.73 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 247.73 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 20,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539.29/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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