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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 247.96 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 247.96 and 104.57 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 247.96 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/247.96 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 247.96 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 25,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,930.39/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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