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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 247.71 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 247.71 and 96.68 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 247.71 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/247.71 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 247.71 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 23,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,949.58/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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