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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.49, 247.93 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.49, 247.93 and 88.45 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.49 : 247.93 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.49/247.93 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.49x = 247.93 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.49x = 21,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,928.57/165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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