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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.19 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.19 and 144.54 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.19 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.19 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.19 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 35,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,728.12/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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