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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.66, 249.06 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.66, 249.06 and 135.45 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.66 : 249.06 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.66/249.06 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.66x = 249.06 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.66x = 33,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,734.22/165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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