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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 247.95 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 247.95 and 73.97 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 247.95 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/247.95 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 247.95 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 18,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.62/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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