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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 246.40 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 246.40 and 134.50 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 246.40 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/246.40 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 246.40 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 33,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140.80/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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