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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.07, 247.78 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.07, 247.78 and 136.48 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.07 : 247.78 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.07/247.78 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.07x = 247.78 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.07x = 33,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817.01/165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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