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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.41, 247.92 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.41, 247.92 and 131.03 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.41 : 247.92 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.41/247.92 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.41x = 247.92 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.41x = 32,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484.96/165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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