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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 247.62 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 247.62 and 132.24 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 247.62 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/247.62 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 247.62 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 32,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,745.27/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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