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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.42, 247.82 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.42, 247.82 and 129.17 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.42 : 247.82 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.42/247.82 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.42x = 247.82 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.42x = 32,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,010.91/165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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