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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.52, 248.40 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.52, 248.40 and 130.36 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.52 : 248.40 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.52/248.40 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.52x = 248.40 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.52x = 32,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.42/165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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