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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 248.09 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 248.09 and 129.48 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 248.09 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/248.09 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 248.09 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 32,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122.05/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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