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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 247.73 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 247.73 and 124.60 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 247.73 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/247.73 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 247.73 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 30,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865.30/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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