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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 247.66 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 247.66 and 126.70 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 247.66 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/247.66 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 247.66 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 31,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.52/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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