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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 247.61 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 247.61 and 134.48 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 247.61 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/247.61 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 247.61 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 33,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.99/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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