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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.36 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.36 and 131.75 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.36 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.36 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.36 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 32,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.39/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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