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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.40 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.40 and 125.08 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.40 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.40 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.40 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 31,069.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069.87/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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