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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.58, 247.99 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.58, 247.99 and 117.05 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.58 : 247.99 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.58/247.99 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.58x = 247.99 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.58x = 29,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025.99/165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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