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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 247.77 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 247.77 and 96.89 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 247.77 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/247.77 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 247.77 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 24,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005.20/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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