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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 247.66 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 247.66 and 132.80 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 247.66 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/247.66 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 247.66 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 32,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.25/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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