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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.49, 248.16 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.49, 248.16 and 129.44 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.49 : 248.16 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.49/248.16 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.49x = 248.16 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.49x = 32,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122.94/165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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