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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.31 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.31 and 142.16 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.31 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.31 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.31 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 35,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.51/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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