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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 249.01 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 249.01 and 136.74 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 249.01 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/249.01 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 249.01 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 34,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.03/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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