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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.19 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.19 and 142.35 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.19 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.19 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.19 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 35,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186.78/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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