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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 247.92 and 43.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 247.92 and 43.55 is: 65.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 247.92 = 43.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/247.92 = 43.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 247.92 × 43.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 10,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,797.32/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.32

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