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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.42, 247.64 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.42, 247.64 and 116.37 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.42 : 247.64 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.42/247.64 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.42x = 247.64 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.42x = 28,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817.28/165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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