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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 248.01 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 248.01 and 131.23 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 248.01 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/248.01 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 248.01 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 32,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546.35/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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