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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 247.73 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 247.73 and 135.39 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 247.73 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/247.73 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 247.73 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 33,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.49/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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