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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 247.83 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 247.83 and 84.02 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 247.83 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/247.83 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 247.83 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 20,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,821.44/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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