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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.73, 248.30 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.73, 248.30 and 119.87 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.73 : 248.30 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.73/248.30 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.73x = 248.30 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.73x = 29,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,763.72/165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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