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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.31, 247.95 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.31, 247.95 and 145.87 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.31 : 247.95 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.31/247.95 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.31x = 247.95 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.31x = 36,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,167.85/165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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