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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 247.78 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 247.78 and 84.04 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 247.78 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/247.78 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 247.78 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 20,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,823.15/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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