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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 247.61 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 247.61 and 104.28 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 247.61 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/247.61 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 247.61 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 25,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820.25/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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