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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 248.96 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 248.96 and 132.04 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 248.96 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/248.96 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 248.96 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 32,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,872.68/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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