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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 247.63 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 247.63 and 101.02 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 247.63 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/247.63 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 247.63 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 25,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015.58/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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