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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 247.86 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 247.86 and 88.17 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 247.86 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/247.86 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 247.86 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 21,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852.89/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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