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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.50, 247.96 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.50, 247.96 and 104.49 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.50 : 247.96 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.50/247.96 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.50x = 247.96 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.50x = 25,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,909.34/165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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