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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.21, 247.41 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.21, 247.41 and 116.61 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.21 : 247.41 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.21/247.41 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.21x = 247.41 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.21x = 28,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850.48/165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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