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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 248.59 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 248.59 and 131.49 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 248.59 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/248.59 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 248.59 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 32,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687.10/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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