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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.02 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.02 and 136.60 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.02 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.02 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.02 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 33,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879.53/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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