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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 247.86 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 247.86 and 124.47 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 247.86 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/247.86 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 247.86 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 30,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,851.13/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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