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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 246.96 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 246.96 and 140.04 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 246.96 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/246.96 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 246.96 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 34,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584.28/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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