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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 248.16 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 248.16 and 134.87 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 248.16 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/248.16 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 248.16 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 33,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.60/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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