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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 248.10 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 248.10 and 132.84 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 248.10 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/248.10 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 248.10 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 32,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,957.11/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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