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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 247.37 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 247.37 and 139.48 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 247.37 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/247.37 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 247.37 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 34,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501.85/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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