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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 247.92 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 247.92 and 84.17 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 247.92 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/247.92 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 247.92 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 20,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.43/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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