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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.59 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.59 and 117 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.59 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.59 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.59 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 28,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968.03/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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