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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 247.86 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 247.86 and 124.50 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 247.86 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/247.86 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 247.86 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 30,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,858.57/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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