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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 248.40 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 248.40 and 131.28 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 248.40 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/248.40 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 248.40 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 32,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609.95/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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