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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 247.56 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 247.56 and 107.46 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 247.56 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/247.56 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 247.56 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 26,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602.80/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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