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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 247.81 and 62.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 247.81 and 62.47 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 247.81 = 62.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/247.81 = 62.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 247.81 × 62.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 15,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.96/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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