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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.45, 247.96 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.45, 247.96 and 88.36 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.45 : 247.96 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.45/247.96 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.45x = 247.96 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.45x = 21,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909.75/165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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