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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.51, 247.65 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.51, 247.65 and 97.06 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.51 : 247.65 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.51/247.65 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.51x = 247.65 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.51x = 24,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.91/165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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