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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.15 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.15 and 128.72 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.15 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.15 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.15 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 31,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,813.93/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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