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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.52, 248.99 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.52, 248.99 and 138.18 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.52 : 248.99 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.52/248.99 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.52x = 248.99 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.52x = 34,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.44/165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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