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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.47 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.47 and 142.97 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.47 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.47 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.47 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 35,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522.16/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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