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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 248.84 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 248.84 and 141.26 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 248.84 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/248.84 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 248.84 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 35,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,151.14/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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