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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 248.04 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 248.04 and 145.65 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 248.04 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/248.04 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 248.04 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 36,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126.15/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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