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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 247.11 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 247.11 and 126.51 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 247.11 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/247.11 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 247.11 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 31,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261.89/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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