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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.47 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.47 and 130.74 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.47 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.47 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.47 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 32,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,354.23/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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