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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 247.86 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 247.86 and 117 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 247.86 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/247.86 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 247.86 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 28,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999.62/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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