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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 247.95 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 247.95 and 117.33 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 247.95 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/247.95 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 247.95 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 29,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091.97/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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