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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.79 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.79 and 88.09 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.79 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.79 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.79 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 21,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826.76/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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