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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.47, 247.98 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.47, 247.98 and 88.28 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.47 : 247.98 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.47/247.98 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.47x = 247.98 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.47x = 21,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891.67/165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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