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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 248.27 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 248.27 and 120.17 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 248.27 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/248.27 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 248.27 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 29,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,834.63/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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