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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 246.47 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 246.47 and 130.83 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 246.47 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/246.47 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 246.47 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 32,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,246.00/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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