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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 248.37 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 248.37 and 131.52 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 248.37 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/248.37 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 248.37 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 32,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665.62/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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