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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 248.35 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 248.35 and 117.44 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 248.35 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/248.35 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 248.35 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 29,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,166.22/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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