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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 247.74 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 247.74 and 144.40 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 247.74 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/247.74 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 247.74 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 35,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773.66/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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