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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 247.67 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 247.67 and 130.89 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 247.67 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/247.67 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 247.67 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 32,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416.87/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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