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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 247.55 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 247.55 and 141.06 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 247.55 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/247.55 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 247.55 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 34,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919.40/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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