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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.40, 247.89 and 67.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.40, 247.89 and 67.89 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.40 : 247.89 = 67.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.40/247.89 = 67.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.40x = 247.89 × 67.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.40x = 16,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830.44/165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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