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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 247.77 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 247.77 and 104.31 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 247.77 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/247.77 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 247.77 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 25,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844.89/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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