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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 247.37 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 247.37 and 124.83 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 247.37 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/247.37 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 247.37 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 30,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,878.57/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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