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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.79, 247.10 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.79, 247.10 and 162.15 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.79 : 247.10 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.79/247.10 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.79x = 247.10 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.79x = 40,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.27/165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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