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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.40, 247.92 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.40, 247.92 and 92.20 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.40 : 247.92 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.40/247.92 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.40x = 247.92 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.40x = 22,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858.22/165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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