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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.25 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.25 and 133.28 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.25 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.25 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.25 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 33,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,086.76/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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