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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 247.82 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 247.82 and 96.82 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 247.82 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/247.82 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 247.82 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 23,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992.83/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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