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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 247.88 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 247.88 and 122.80 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 247.88 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/247.88 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 247.88 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 30,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,439.66/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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