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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.65 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.65 and 78.48 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.65 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.65 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.65 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 19,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435.57/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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