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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 248.22 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 248.22 and 131.60 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 248.22 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/248.22 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 248.22 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 32,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665.75/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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