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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.53, 247.94 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.53, 247.94 and 107.58 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.53 : 247.94 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.53/247.94 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.53x = 247.94 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.53x = 26,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673.39/165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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