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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 248.08 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 248.08 and 142.48 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 248.08 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/248.08 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 248.08 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 35,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346.44/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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