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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.48, 247.65 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.48, 247.65 and 117.30 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.48 : 247.65 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.48/247.65 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.48x = 247.65 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.48x = 29,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,049.35/165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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