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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.41, 247.83 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.41, 247.83 and 104.45 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.41 : 247.83 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.41/247.83 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.41x = 247.83 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.41x = 25,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885.84/165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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