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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.38 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.38 and 92.80 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.38 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.38 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.38 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 22,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956.86/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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