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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.10 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.10 and 117.52 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.10 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.10 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.10 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 29,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156.71/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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