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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.23 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.23 and 128.51 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.23 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.23 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.23 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 31,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,771.53/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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