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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 247.95 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 247.95 and 78.71 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 247.95 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/247.95 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 247.95 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 19,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516.14/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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