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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 248.08 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 248.08 and 133.26 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 248.08 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/248.08 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 248.08 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 33,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,059.14/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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