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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.00, 247.51 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.00, 247.51 and 126.71 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.00 : 247.51 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.00/247.51 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.00x = 247.51 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.00x = 31,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,361.84/165.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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