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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.43 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.43 and 122.82 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.43 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.43 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.43 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 30,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,511.70/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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