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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.52, 247.88 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.52, 247.88 and 131.40 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.52 : 247.88 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.52/247.88 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.52x = 247.88 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.52x = 32,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571.43/165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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