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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 248.55 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 248.55 and 138.90 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 248.55 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/248.55 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 248.55 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 34,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,523.60/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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