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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.78, 248.63 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.78, 248.63 and 97.27 is: 145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.78 : 248.63 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.78/248.63 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.78x = 248.63 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.78x = 24,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,183.13/165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.87

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