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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.95, 249.28 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.95, 249.28 and 140.32 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.95 : 249.28 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.95/249.28 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.95x = 249.28 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.95x = 34,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978.97/165.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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