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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.90 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.90 and 139.64 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.90 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.90 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.90 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 34,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,616.76/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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