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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 247.14 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 247.14 and 119.44 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 247.14 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/247.14 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 247.14 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 29,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.40/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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