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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.67, 248.74 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.67, 248.74 and 120.25 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.67 : 248.74 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.67/248.74 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.67x = 248.74 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.67x = 29,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.74/165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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