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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.51, 247.91 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.51, 247.91 and 134.75 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.51 : 247.91 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.51/247.91 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.51x = 247.91 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.51x = 33,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405.82/165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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