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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 247.94 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 247.94 and 72.69 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 247.94 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/247.94 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 247.94 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 18,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022.40/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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