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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 248.78 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 248.78 and 120.74 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 248.78 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/248.78 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 248.78 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 30,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036.76/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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