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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 247.52 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 247.52 and 104.40 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 247.52 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/247.52 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 247.52 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 25,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841.35/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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