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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 247.29 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 247.29 and 132.54 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 247.29 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/247.29 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 247.29 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 32,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775.82/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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