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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 248.91 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 248.91 and 135.45 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 248.91 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/248.91 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 248.91 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 33,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,714.86/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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