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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.31, 247.56 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.31, 247.56 and 126.73 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.31 : 247.56 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.31/247.56 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.31x = 247.56 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.31x = 31,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,373.11/165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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