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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.40, 247.56 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.40, 247.56 and 129.52 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.40 : 247.56 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.40/247.56 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.40x = 247.56 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.40x = 32,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063.97/165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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