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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.49, 247.65 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.49, 247.65 and 122.05 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.49 : 247.65 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.49/247.65 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.49x = 247.65 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.49x = 30,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,225.53/165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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