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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 247.95 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 247.95 and 138.44 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 247.95 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/247.95 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 247.95 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 34,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326.20/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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