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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 247.91 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 247.91 and 84.08 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 247.91 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/247.91 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 247.91 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 20,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,844.47/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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