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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 247.45 and 83.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 247.45 and 83.95 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 247.45 = 83.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/247.45 = 83.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 247.45 × 83.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 20,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773.43/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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