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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 247.99 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 247.99 and 43.59 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 247.99 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/247.99 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 247.99 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 10,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,809.88/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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