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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.80, 248.72 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.80, 248.72 and 129.67 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.80 : 248.72 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.80/248.72 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.80x = 248.72 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.80x = 32,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250.25/165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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