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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 247.94 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 247.94 and 163.65 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 247.94 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/247.94 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 247.94 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 40,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573.55/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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