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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 249 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 249 and 122.01 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 249 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/249 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 249 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 30,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,379.25/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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