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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 247.93 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 247.93 and 84.31 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 247.93 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/247.93 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 247.93 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 20,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902.15/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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