How do I set Preview as default PDF viewer

I have both Preview and Adobe Reader X installed. I want to configure my setting so when I select a pdf file, it opens in preview and adobe. I have looked through the preferences of both applications, but cannot see where I can change the default application settings.
Any ideas?

When you have a pdf file (and I imagine other files types as well), and press command + I, it will open a general info window that will show all the info about that file. It gives a lot of helpful information.

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