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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.80 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.80 and 135.02 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.80 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.80 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.80 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 33,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,456.72/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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