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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 247.78 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 247.78 and 142.35 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 247.78 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/247.78 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 247.78 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 35,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270.77/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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