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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 248.52 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 248.52 and 124.86 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 248.52 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/248.52 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 248.52 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 31,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.21/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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