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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 247.58 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 247.58 and 89 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 247.58 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/247.58 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 247.58 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 22,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034.62/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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