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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 248.14 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 248.14 and 88.35 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 248.14 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/248.14 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 248.14 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 21,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924.21/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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