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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 247.52 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 247.52 and 124.72 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 247.52 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/247.52 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 247.52 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 30,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,870.69/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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