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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 247.81 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 247.81 and 96.81 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 247.81 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/247.81 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 247.81 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 23,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,990.89/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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