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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 248.47 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 248.47 and 122.75 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 248.47 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/248.47 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 248.47 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 30,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499.08/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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