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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 248.20 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 248.20 and 92.49 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 248.20 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/248.20 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 248.20 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 22,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956.02/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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