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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.46 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.46 and 80.12 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.46 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.46 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.46 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 19,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906.62/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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