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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 249.12 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 249.12 and 133.42 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 249.12 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/249.12 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 249.12 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 33,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,237.59/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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