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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 248.19 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 248.19 and 134.86 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 248.19 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/248.19 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 248.19 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 33,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,470.90/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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