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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 247.77 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 247.77 and 104.36 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 247.77 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/247.77 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 247.77 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 25,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.04/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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