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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.34 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.34 and 78.92 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.34 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.34 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.34 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 19,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598.99/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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