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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 248.22 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 248.22 and 141.33 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 248.22 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/248.22 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 248.22 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 35,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080.93/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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