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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.52, 248.07 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.52, 248.07 and 121.54 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.52 : 248.07 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.52/248.07 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.52x = 248.07 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.52x = 30,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150.43/165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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