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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.21, 247.84 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.21, 247.84 and 88.27 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.21 : 247.84 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.21/247.84 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.21x = 247.84 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.21x = 21,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876.00/165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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