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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.60, 247.95 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.60, 247.95 and 128.88 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.60 : 247.95 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.60/247.95 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.60x = 247.95 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.60x = 31,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955.80/165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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