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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 247.70 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 247.70 and 128.77 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 247.70 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/247.70 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 247.70 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 31,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896.03/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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