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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.70, 248.19 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.70, 248.19 and 136.72 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.70 : 248.19 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.70/248.19 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.70x = 248.19 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.70x = 33,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932.54/165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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