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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.45 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.45 and 127.13 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.45 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.45 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.45 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 31,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584.29/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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