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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 248.80 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 248.80 and 137.28 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 248.80 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/248.80 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 248.80 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 34,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155.26/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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