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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 247.74 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 247.74 and 124.53 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 247.74 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/247.74 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 247.74 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 30,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,851.06/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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