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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 247.53 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 247.53 and 124.63 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 247.53 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/247.53 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 247.53 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 30,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,849.66/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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