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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 247.89 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 247.89 and 62.55 is: 93.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 247.89 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/247.89 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 247.89 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 15,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,505.52/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.84

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