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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 248.04 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 248.04 and 139.49 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 248.04 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/248.04 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 248.04 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 34,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,599.10/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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