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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 248.36 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 248.36 and 127.52 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 248.36 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/248.36 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 248.36 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 31,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670.87/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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