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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.61, 247.77 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.61, 247.77 and 144.19 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.61 : 247.77 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.61/247.77 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.61x = 247.77 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.61x = 35,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725.34/165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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