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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.68, 248.60 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.68, 248.60 and 140.28 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.68 : 248.60 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.68/248.60 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.68x = 248.60 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.68x = 34,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,873.61/165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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