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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.66, 247.53 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.66, 247.53 and 133.26 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.66 : 247.53 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.66/247.53 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.66x = 247.53 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.66x = 32,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,985.85/165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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