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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.68, 248.28 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.68, 248.28 and 129.68 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.68 : 248.28 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.68/248.28 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.68x = 248.28 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.68x = 32,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196.95/165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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