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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 247.78 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 247.78 and 88.10 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 247.78 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/247.78 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 247.78 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 21,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829.42/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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