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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.37, 247.66 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.37, 247.66 and 130.90 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.37 : 247.66 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.37/247.66 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.37x = 247.66 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.37x = 32,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417.75/165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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