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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 247.86 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 247.86 and 43.51 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 247.86 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/247.86 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 247.86 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 10,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,784.93/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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