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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 247.62 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 247.62 and 88.20 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 247.62 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/247.62 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 247.62 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 21,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,839.46/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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