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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.28 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.28 and 144.50 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.28 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.28 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.28 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 35,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875.22/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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