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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 247.32 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 247.32 and 163.62 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 247.32 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/247.32 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 247.32 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 40,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466.50/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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