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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.45, 247.84 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.45, 247.84 and 124.75 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.45 : 247.84 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.45/247.84 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.45x = 247.84 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.45x = 30,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,917.42/165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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