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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 247.84 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 247.84 and 77.38 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 247.84 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/247.84 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 247.84 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 19,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177.86/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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