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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 247.76 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 247.76 and 127.22 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 247.76 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/247.76 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 247.76 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 31,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,520.03/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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