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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.68, 247.92 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.68, 247.92 and 139.76 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.68 : 247.92 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.68/247.92 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.68x = 247.92 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.68x = 34,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649.30/165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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