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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 247.98 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 247.98 and 93.24 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 247.98 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/247.98 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 247.98 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 23,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121.66/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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