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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 247.89 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 247.89 and 141.34 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 247.89 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/247.89 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 247.89 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 35,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036.69/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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