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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 248.04 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 248.04 and 119.64 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 248.04 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/248.04 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 248.04 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 29,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,675.51/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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