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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.42, 247.66 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.42, 247.66 and 116.35 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.42 : 247.66 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.42/247.66 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.42x = 247.66 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.42x = 28,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814.33/165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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