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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 248.24 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 248.24 and 137.68 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 248.24 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/248.24 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 248.24 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 34,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,177.68/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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