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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 247.37 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 247.37 and 144.04 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 247.37 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/247.37 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 247.37 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 35,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631.17/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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