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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 247.69 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 247.69 and 140.06 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 247.69 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/247.69 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 247.69 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 34,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,689.87/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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