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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.43 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.43 and 117.80 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.43 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.43 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.43 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 29,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,265.05/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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