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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 247.96 and 55.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 247.96 and 55.61 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 247.96 = 55.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/247.96 = 55.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 247.96 × 55.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 13,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,788.82/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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