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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.57 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.57 and 139.58 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.57 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.57 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.57 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 34,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,554.23/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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