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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.48, 247.74 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.48, 247.74 and 122.44 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.48 : 247.74 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.48/247.74 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.48x = 247.74 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.48x = 30,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.29/165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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