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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 247.78 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 247.78 and 78.64 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 247.78 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/247.78 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 247.78 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 19,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485.42/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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