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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 247.84 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 247.84 and 106.29 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 247.84 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/247.84 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 247.84 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 26,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342.65/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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