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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.51, 247.86 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.51, 247.86 and 126.29 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.51 : 247.86 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.51/247.86 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.51x = 247.86 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.51x = 31,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.86/165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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