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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 248.63 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 248.63 and 140.27 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 248.63 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/248.63 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 248.63 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 34,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,873.39/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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