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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.72 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.72 and 139.04 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.72 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.72 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.72 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 34,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582.03/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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