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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.50, 247.52 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.50, 247.52 and 117.26 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.50 : 247.52 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.50/247.52 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.50x = 247.52 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.50x = 29,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,024.20/165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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