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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 247.65 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 247.65 and 131.22 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 247.65 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/247.65 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 247.65 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 32,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496.63/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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