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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 247.45 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 247.45 and 133.52 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 247.45 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/247.45 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 247.45 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 33,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039.52/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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