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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.78, 247.64 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.78, 247.64 and 136.76 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.78 : 247.64 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.78/247.64 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.78x = 247.64 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.78x = 33,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865.32/165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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