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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 247.64 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 247.64 and 142.44 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 247.64 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/247.64 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 247.64 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 35,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,273.84/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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