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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 247.37 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 247.37 and 144.77 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 247.37 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/247.37 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 247.37 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 35,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811.75/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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