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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 247.83 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 247.83 and 93.55 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 247.83 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/247.83 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 247.83 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 23,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,184.50/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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