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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 247.94 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 247.94 and 126.75 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 247.94 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/247.94 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 247.94 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 31,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,426.40/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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