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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 247.83 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 247.83 and 88.39 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 247.83 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/247.83 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 247.83 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 21,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,905.67/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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