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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 248.03 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 248.03 and 141.32 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 248.03 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/248.03 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 248.03 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 35,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051.60/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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