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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 248.94 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 248.94 and 127.44 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 248.94 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/248.94 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 248.94 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 31,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,724.91/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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