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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.86, 248.97 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.86, 248.97 and 132.20 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.86 : 248.97 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.86/248.97 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.86x = 248.97 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.86x = 32,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913.83/165.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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