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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 248.46 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 248.46 and 138.03 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 248.46 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/248.46 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 248.46 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 34,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,293.69/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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